world textiles research news

16th Oct 2020

Bedgear, a US leader in bedding, together with Polygiene has announced the new germ shield protector that incorporates a lab-tested anti-microbial technology that inhibits 99 per cent of microbes and germs. This is part of Bedgear’s longstanding commitment to provide sleepers with clean, and safe products that deliver a healthy sleep environment.

16th Oct 2020

Edana, the leading global association serving the nonwovens and related industries, has announced that with over 100 delegates from across the nonwovens industries in attendance, the first edition of Edana’s new Circular Nonwovens Forum successfully created a new platform for discussion on sustainability and circularity within nonwovens sector.

15th Oct 2020

Scientists at Saarland University have developed a new method to make electro-sensitive fabrics, called e-textiles, in a simple way. The method makes it possible to convert textiles and garments into e-textiles, without affecting their original properties. The textiles remain thin, stretchable and supple. The electrical properties are “dyed” into the...

15th Oct 2020

Direct-to-consumer performance medical apparel company Jaanuu has launched a new campaign 'Challenge Accepted', inspired by the journey and commitment of healthcare workers to perform at their best, overcome challenges and achieve greatness. Along with the evolved branding and mission, Jaanuu has also added two new fabrics to its scrub collections.

13th Oct 2020

Burlington Medical, engineers of the highest quality and lightest weight radiation protection aprons, has joined hands with Radiological Care Services(RCS), a comprehensive x-ray garment solutions provider, to provide timely repairs and deep cleaning of x-ray aprons and thyroid shields to improve safety and well-being of customers and patients.

12th Oct 2020

Durio, melt blown fabric and face mask manufacturer in Malaysia, has launched new 4-ply face masks. In just few months, Durio face masks have received an overwhelming response from the market. Durio was founded with an idea to make Malaysia self-sufficient for mask consumption, and provide good quality masks to the people at a reasonable price.

12th Oct 2020

Fibre Extrusion Technology Ltd, UK-based specialist in process solutions and equipment for manmade yarns and fibre extrusion industry, has further developed its association with Senbis Polymer Innovations. Both companies have a proven track record in sustainability through technological innovation and have collaborated on a variety of projects.

9th Oct 2020

Sage Automotive Interiors, an Asahi Kasei company, has completed take over of the automotive fabric business of Adient. Sage Automotive Interiors has paid $175 million and received regulatory approvals under the agreement of March 5, 2020. Sage provides automotive interior materials-seating, door panel surfaces, and headliners-to automotive OEMs.

9th Oct 2020

Heraeus Noblelight is participating in FRAMES, a project part of Clean Sky 2 - the largest European research programme for developing innovative, cutting-edge technology to reduce carbon dioxide and noise emissions by aircrafts. Under the project, thermoplastic composites are being investigated for a lightweight aircraft rear fuselage and empennage.